His team may coming under-fire following a hugely disappointing season, but Wallabies coach Michael Cheika maintains he wouldn’t want any other job. Copping criticism from all corners about his coaching …
The Melbourne Rebels believe a season out of Super Rugby has been a good thing for their star recruit Quade Cooper. Unwanted at the Reds for the past 12 months, …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hailed the impact of Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt, who threatens to lower his colours on Saturday and eventually even take his job. In what …
Wales coach Warren Gatland is relishing the chance to watch Jonah Holmes in Test-match action after handing him his international debut. The Leicester back will line up in a Wales …
Scrumhalf Embrose Papier will make his first start for South Africa against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, the only change to the backline while the pack has undergone a significant …
Giant wing Joe Cokanasiga will be given the chance justify coach Eddie Jones’ belief he is “something special” when he makes his England debut against Japan. The Bath back is …
Italy coach Conor O’Shea says he has huge respect for Australian rugby but warned the Wallabies to underestimate his side at their peril. Irishman O’Shea has made small steps towards …
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has backed 18-year-old rookie Jordan Petaia to successfully make the transition to Test rugby. The Queensland Reds flyer has been named on the wing for Saturday’s …
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen expects “a trick or two” from Ireland in their mouthwatering showdown in Dublin on Saturday. The eagerly-anticipated clash at the Aviva Stadium pits the top …
Ireland bolstered their lineout and defence under the high ball by bringing back lock Devin Toner and fit-again Rob Kearney into their side to face New Zealand in Saturday’s clash …
Argentina have made one change to their team to face France in Lille on Saturday with coach Mario Ledesma bringing back experienced scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou to replace Tomas Cubelli, who …
Joe Cokanasiga will make his England debut as one of 11 changes in personnel made for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Twickenham. The giant Fijian-born wing, who turned 21 today, …
NSW Waratahs halfback Jake Gordon and Queensland Reds flyer Jordan Petaia will make their Wallabies debuts against Italy in Padova on Saturday (Sunday 0100 AEDT). In an effort to shake …
Toulouse winger Yoann Huget will play his first match with France in a year against Argentina in Lille on Sunday (AEDT). Huget will start against the Pumas as a replacement …
Andrew Forrest’s new-look Rapid Rugby competition has been conditionally sanctioned by the World Rugby Council and it’s dates are set to clash with the more established Super Rugby tournament. Eight …
Ryan Crotty replaces an injured Sonny Bill Williams in the only change to the All Blacks team to meet Ireland in their clash of the world’s top-ranked teams in Dublin. …
Under-fire Wallabies forwards coach Simon Raiwalui insists he feels no extra pressure for improved results. The giant former Fiji international second-rower was a surprise choice to take over from the …
Tana Umaga has been demoted to an assistant role at the Blues Super Rugby team, with Leon MacDonald taking charge as head coach. MacDonald has agreed to a three-year contract …
